Original God: Becoming the elder brother of the Thor twins

On a mountain corner northwest of Liyue Harbor, the night is like a huge piece of black silk, gently covering this peaceful place.

Lei Dian Shi walked over slowly and found Zhongli here.

Zhongli stood quietly, with a glass lily beside him. The lily was like an elegant and noble fairy, swaying gently in the breeze, and its leaves rubbed against each other, making a rustling sound, as if whispering an ancient and mysterious story.

Zhongli seemed to be looking down at the panoramic view of Liyue Harbor below, along with Liuli Lily.

Even though it was already night, Liyue Harbor was still brightly lit. The dazzling lights were like the twinkling stars in the night sky falling to the earth, illuminating every corner.

Zhongli's deep eyes are like an endless abyss, hiding countless smoke-like memories. Those memories are like dazzling treasures, each carrying the weight of the past years.

The wind blew again, and the petals of the glass lily trembled slightly, as if they were also recalling the time they had spent side by side with him. Those days and nights they spent guarding Liyue were looming in the wind.

Suddenly, a petite figure appeared not far away. It was Hu Tao, holding the Homa staff, crouching down, and tiptoeing towards Zhongli.

There was a cunning glint in her eyes, like a little fox who had discovered a new toy.

One step, two steps, she quietly approached Zhongli's back, then suddenly stretched out her hands, wanting to give Zhongli a big scare.

However, Zhongli seemed to have eyes on his back. He just smiled slightly, without even turning his head, and greeted softly: "It's Master Hu."

"Oh, that's so boring, Zhongli, you're like a rock."

Walnut pouted and complained dissatisfiedly, with her cheeks puffed up like a cute little pufferfish.

Hearing this, Zhongli's eyes showed a subtle strange color. He lowered his head slightly and murmured softly:

"I'm really a stone..."

The sound was very light, as light as a feather falling, but it was caught by the sensitive Walnut.

Hu Tao's heart skipped a beat, and she secretly blamed herself for her slip of the tongue. She knew that Zhongli had a special identity, and her joke might have touched something deep in his heart.

She quickly came to Zhongli, stretched out her little hand to pull Zhongli's sleeve and shook it, then put on a smile again on her face and said flatteringly:

"Mr. Zhongli, I was just joking. You're a magnanimous person, so don't take it personally. If you were a stone, you would be the wisest and most special stone, unlike ordinary stones!"

Zhongli and Lei Dianshi, who had been standing in the distance and watching silently, couldn't help but smile when they heard this. Hu Tao was still as quirky as ever, always bringing joy and surprises to people.

Unexpectedly, Hu Tao rolled her eyes and started her "shocking" mode again:

"Mr. Zhongli, don't worry. I've already planned your funeral. I will definitely give you a funeral that's no less than that of the Rock King!"

Zhongli was stunned when he heard this. His hand, which was about to touch Hu Tao's head, stopped in mid-air. He seemed to be under a spell of immobilization and stood still completely.

Seeing Zhongli like this, Hu Tao seemed a little puzzled and asked:

"What's wrong, Mr. Zhongli? Don't you believe in my ability to do things? I've put so much effort into designing it!"

Zhongli came back to his senses and an unfathomable smile appeared on his face.

"I believe it, but..."

"Just what?"

Hu Tao blinked her big eyes and looked at Zhongli with curiosity.

"It's just that I'm afraid you'll break your promise."

Zhongli said softly.

"ha?"

Kurumi was stunned for a moment, then reacted. She put her hands on her hips and pretended to be angry, then said loudly:

"Are you cursing this hall master to pass away before you? This hall master will live to be a hundred years old!"

"Okay, okay, Hall Master Hu, not only will you live a hundred years, even a thousand years will be no problem."

Zhongli laughed in silence. He reached out and touched Hu Tao's head like a kind father.

"Master Hu, you've worked hard all day exorcising demons and monsters. Please go back first. I'll stay here for a while."

Hu Tao was also very tactful. She noticed that Zhongli seemed to be worried, so she gave him a warning:

"Mr. Zhongli, please be careful."

Then he left alone.

"Since Mr. Zhongli is reluctant to part with Hu Tao, why not find an opportunity to teach her the immortal's way and help her achieve immortality?"

Lei Dianshi, who had been silent in the dark, came out at this time and asked Zhongli.

Zhongli frowned slightly, a hint of seriousness flashed in his eyes, and he said slowly:

"Immortality is not a gift. The hardships and costs involved are beyond the reach of ordinary people. Hu Tao is free and unrestrained by nature, like a bird soaring freely in the sky. The hustle and bustle of Liyue is her home."

"The immortal's method will change her essence, making her lose the purity and happiness she currently has. I don't want to change the trajectory of her wonderful life for my own selfish reasons, even if one day I will have to face the pain of parting with her."

After saying that, Zhongli looked into the distance. There was Liyue Harbor, a place full of vitality and vigor that Hu Tao deeply loved.

"..."

Lei Dian Shi was speechless for a moment, and after a moment he said:

"Mr. Zhongli's ideas are indeed far-sighted."

Zhongli shook his head slightly:

"No, it's just that as I get older, I tend to think more deeply about things. If I were still young and frivolous, I might have shot a gun into the air in a fit of rage and done something reckless."

Lei Dianshi remained silent. He knew that it was not good to talk too much about some things.

"Just like the method you told me last time, I still hold the same view."

Zhongli's tone became a little heavy.

"She is gone, her soul belongs to that bygone time. Using a doll to carry her memories would be nothing more than a false replica, a blasphemy against her."

"The final destination I cherish is the life of her who protected Liyue with me, a living soul, not a hollow shell. The dead should be allowed to rest in memory, not resurrected through unethical methods."

These words were like a heavy hammer, and the impact on Lei Dianshi was profound. He stood there quietly, lost in thought.

Zhongli stood on the top of the mountain with his hands behind his back, his clothes fluttering gently in the night breeze.

He looked calm, his eyes fixed on Lei Dian Shi in the distance, and he slowly said:

"You don't have to be trapped by my thoughts. You are lightning, a variable, a force that breaks the rules and shackles. As for me, what I seek is the answer that has been precipitated through the long river of time."

Lei Dian Shi frowned slightly and replied solemnly, "I am Eternal..."

"Can't let go, can't forget, can't bear to let go. This is your eternity. Your plan was laid long ago..."

Zhongli still had a lot to say, but the words lingered on his lips, but he swallowed them back.

After a moment of silence, Zhongli changed the subject:

"I'll give you those magical ingredients soon, but before that, can you do me a favor?"

"I think I know what being busy means."

Lei Dianshi replied, however, he still decided to ask clearly, after all, this might affect his subsequent actions.

"Goodbye."

Zhongli said softly, a hint of melancholy in his tone.

Lei Dianshi turned and left, his figure gradually disappearing into the night.

Zhongli still stood there quietly, then slowly looked up at the sky.

The stars are twinkling, like countless pairs of eyes overlooking the earth.

"Astrology, fate... endless changes... ah..."

Destiny is like a chess game, in which everyone plays his or her own role. The changes in the stars seem to be hints of fate, but who can truly understand it?

In this endless universe, he is just a traveler seeking answers.